Suleiman Calls On Leaders to Revive Dialogue, Rejects Obstructing Cabinet Formation

President Michel Suleiman called on Saturday for reviving the national dialogue, rejecting any attempt to obstruct the formation of a new cabinet.

“I call on the political leaders to take part in reviving the national dialogue sessions to look for the best way to preserve Lebanon's interest and manage its affairs,” Suleiman said in a speech he gave at Saint Joseph University's graduation ceremony.

He assured that he will continue to "rule taking into consideration the constitutional responsibility."

“Wisdom and political realism require going forward with the logical application of all articles of the Taef Accord until we reach a civil state.”

“After years of stability, we are now failing in agreeing on a new electoral law and in the formation of a cabinet while we are still confronting violence, extremism and sedition,” the president pointed out.

He also urged disassociating Lebanon from regional conflicts and from the repercussions of the Syrian crisis, warning against the “forces of extremism.”